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Jersey Pearl has created a beautiful new range inspired by the Jersey Lily (Amarylis Belladonna), which lights up gardens across the Channel Islands in late summer. The collection also headlines one of the biggest fashion stories this season: Floral Read more...
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The National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) has appointed jeweller Nicholas Major as its new Chairman. Nicholas, who is co-owner of Major Jewellers in East Grinstead, will replace Frank Wood as the Association’s chairman for the next two years. Read more...
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Yesterday evening saw the jewellery trade turn out in force for the glittering launch reception of Treasure, an exhibition of some of the most exciting contemporary jewellery designers in the UK. Read more...
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With over 100 participating jewellers and 50 events taking place throughout the capital, jewellery lovers are being spoilt for choice during London Jewellery Week, but Swarovski’s fascinating Gem Visions 2011 trend presentation was a dazzling highlight that trend spotters just couldn’t afford to miss. Read more...
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A commemorative platinum and diamond pendant designed by Manoj Parmar was the first piece of jewellery to be hallmarked at The WB Group’s recently opened Sub-Assay Office. The piece, which won an in-house design competition for staff, will be kept - together with designs from three runners up - in The Group’s archive as souvenirs of this historic occasion.
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Xquisite is a relatively new jewellery business that will be exhibiting at Autumn Fair International for the first time this year. Read more...
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Retail Jeweller magazine, host of the UK Jewellery Awards, has released more details of short-listed entrants, most recently for the coveted Supplier of the Year Award. The 2010 finalists are as follows. Read more...
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Grammy Award winning singer and face of Stephen Webster, Christina Aguilera, wore a selection of bespoke pieces from London’s three time winner of Luxury Jeweller of the Year when she performed at the MTV Awards on Sunday June 6. The gems were from Webster’s latest fine jewellery collection In Deep. Read more...
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London Jewellery Week will instigate the launch of the UK’s first collective showcase for ethical jewellery design, the Essence Ethical Jewellery Pavilion at Treasure, taking place on June 11 – 13 at Victoria House in Bloomsbury. Read more...
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London Jewellery Week (June 7 – 13) was launched yesterday evening at a glittering reception hosted by The Goldsmiths’ Company at their premises in East London, close to the heart of the city’s Jewellery Quarter. Read more...
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The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in London on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. In addition to passing key resolutions, the Council expanded the scope of its certification system to include platinum group metals. Read more...
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Bespoke bead jewellery brand, Trollbeads, has launched two brand new bracelet collections in irresistible colour combinations. Read more...
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Coutts New Jeweller Award Winner, Alexandra Simpson, will be among 75 designers displaying their work at the Craft Central, Made in Clerkenwell exhibition, which takes place in London from Thursday May 20 (5 – 8 pm) to Sunday May 23 (12 – 6 pm). Read more...
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The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that the Italian association Confindustria Federorafi, the National Federation of Gold Jewellery, Silverware and Jewellery Manufacturers, has become a Member. Read more...
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Louifrey is celebrating its 29th Birthday this year, and marks the occasion with the introduction of its brand new collection of watches.
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Specialist jewellery retailer, Prestons of Bolton, is pleased to announce that it has have joined the UK’s largest jewellery buying group, The Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ). Read more...
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As part of London Jewellery Week, The Birmingham Assay Office will host three workshops and Jewellery Clinics during the Treasure Exhibition, which is being held at Victoria House, Southampton Row, in London’s Bloomsbury. Read more...
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Recently launched is lovedazzle.com, a new contemporary jewellery e-commerce site, which comes with finest established and newly discovered designers in Europe.
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One of the fabulous young designers whose work will be on display at the Treasure exhibition as part of London Jewellery Week is Farah Qureshi, whose collections are made of precious metals and sold in various outlets throughout the UK. Read more...
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Muru London has created a cute new feel-good collection that celebrates all things British on the eve of the election. The new collection celebrates archetypal British symbols, such as crowns, teapots, bees, cakes, strawberries and roses in a mixture of sterling silver earrings, necklaces and rings.
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Fatlip, supplier of contemporary costume jewellery, has launched some special one-off lines for summer 2010, with the majority priced at just £2.50. The new jewellery comprises necklaces made mainly from wood in both natural and bright colours and chunky styles. Read more...
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Visit one of Jewellery Insight’s favourite jewellers, Dower & Hall, for great gift ideas, and be charmed senseless by the fabulous selection of gorgeous charms and trinkets. Read more...
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When you hear the words ‘Carbon Fibre’, it is easy to think of Formula One cars, aeroplanes and high performance bikes, but a stylish new range of products from Solo is set to take this glamorous material from the circuits of Formula One and into the world of promotional gifts.
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Already a success in 20 countries throughout the world, the spring/summer collection from Coeur de Lion ranges from architecturally inspired silhouettes all the way to romanticism, with bright pastel jewellery to accentuate low-cut necklines. Read more...
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Jewellery Insight was captivated by Silverline’s gorgeous new Sphere of Life brand collection, launched at The Jewellery Show 2010 and already featured in Vogue and GQ. Read more...
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Following an exceptional Autumn Fair in 2009, which attracted over 10,500* buyers of fashion accessories from a total of over 28,000 visitors, show organiser Emap Connect has announced a major investment and expansion plans to further grow this booming market segment. Read more...
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The New Designers 2010 exhibition will showcase the best of graduate design in a variety of fields, with jewellery once again forming a key component of the event. Read more...
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Jewellery Insight loves looking at what the stars are wearing and this time around it was Shaun Leane’s cool gems for men that caught our eye when we spotted them on Aaron Johnson, star of Nowhere Boy and fiancé of Sam Taylor-Wood. Read more...
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For ladies who love their rings to be lovingly-designed, discreet, classic and oh-so-pretty, Peter and Sandra Noble’s exquisite collection – as seen at The Jewellery Show 2010 – is a sight for sore eyes. Read more...
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Each ring from So Jewellery’s stunning Catwalk Collection, as seen at the Pandora Catwalk Café at The Jewellery Show 2010, is carefully created with resin-strengthened glass set in silver. Read more...
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Some of Mojo’s latest new designs, launched at The Jewellery Show 2010, include this stunning Triple Heart Bracelet in sumptuous deep pink and purple colours. Read more...
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The Swedish jeweller, A Jewel Veronika AB, which distributes pendants, miniature charms and earrings produced by Alfa Jewel in St. Petersburg, Russia, has launched a collection of egg pendants featuring original designs by the great Russian jeweller, Carl Fabergé. Read more...
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One of the funkiest designers to be found at The Jewellery Show 2010 was Babette Wasserman, renowned in the fashion industry for progressive design, individual style. Babette's jewellery is contemporary and highly prized, her unique touch can clearly be gleaned throughout every collection. Read more...
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Jewellery Insight loves this fabulous fluorescent cuff, which is part of the multi-coloured Bex Rox Venus collection. Read more...
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UK jewellery brand Clogau Gold has launched a gorgeous new collection of customisable lockets called Inner Charms, that it says marks "the next stage in the evolution of personalised, collectible jewellery.
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Birmingham-based jewellery manufacturer Domino has just launched a new ‘creative suite’ and next month the Birmingham Assay Office will open a hallmarking office at Domino’s Weston Beamor Building. The sub-branch will be staffed with Assay Office employees. Read more...
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Design-led jeweller Dower & Hall has launched a gorgeous, beach-chic range for summer 2010, appropriately titled, Life's a Beach. The new range features seashore inspired hand-crafted silver shell shapes, complimented with knotted leather bracelets and necklaces to add a touch of nautical chic. Read more...
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The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Chopard, one of the world's leading watch and jewellery brands and HRD Antwerp, a well recognized diamond laboratory, have joined over 200 companies and trade associations as RJC members. Read more...
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London Jewellery Week 2010, which will take place from 7 – 13 June in venues across London, and the Green Street Jewellers’ Association (GSJA), today announces that Jaguar Cars Ltd is official sponsor and Luxury Transport Partner for the event. Read more...
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Specialist pearl supplier Jersey Pearl has just launched two beautiful
new ranges called Alice and Lily, pictured right and left respectively.
Alice is the more contemporary of the two ranges, while Lily has a
romantic, floral twist to the design elements. Read more...
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Greek jewellery and watch brand Folli Follie will open two new concessions in Selfridges over the next few months, and is also set to launch a transactional website in May. Read more...
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Ronald Ristau has been appointed as chief financial officer of Signet jewellery group, which operates H Samuel and Ernest Jones in the UK. His appointment is effective from June 26 2010. He succeeds Walker Boyd who is retiring. Read more...
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Selfridges in London is launching a posh pop-up charity shop in conjunction with Oxfam on May 14, where clothes worn by the stars such as Annie Lennox, Alexa Chung and Elle Macpherson will be up for auction. Read more...
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Contemporary and costume jewellery specialist Fatlip will launch its new Carmen Collection this summer. The Carmen Collection is the first comprehensive range of dress jewellery for Fatlip and features over 20 lines of stunning crystal and cut-glass pieces Read more...
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The jeweller Tateossian will open its fourth stand alone store in London’s Conduit Street next month. The retail jeweller already has outlets in King’s Road, The Royal Exchange and Westfield Shopping Centre, all in London.
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The world of Jewellery has yielded some magical treasures in the past month or so, not least of all via Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland film, which inspired fashion-lovers with jaw-dropping couture costumes and spawned countless covetable accessories ranges along Mad Hatter and dinky tea-cup lines Read more...
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Former Miss Scotland Nieve Jennings launched a new range of Ortak jewellery which has been specially created for Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres - with a donation from every item sold going to the charity. Read more...
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The 2010 UK Jewellery Awards have been revamped and are now open for entries, with additional categories that include Business Initiative of the Year. The awards ceremony will take place at a glamorous evening at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London's Park Lane on July 15. Read more...
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Links of London has announced that British DJ and TV star Cat Deeley is their new Global Brand Ambassador, with immediate effect. In her role as the first ambassador for the brand, Cat will front the AW10 campaign across the UK, US and Asia. Read more...
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Iconic New-York based jeweller Tiffany has posted strong sales for its
fourth quarter, which ended March 22 201, reporting that its seasonal
sales rose by almost 400 per cent. The company saw Q4 earnings rise to $138.2 million, while full-year net sales declined by five per cent to $2.71 billion. Read more...
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With the support of Campania Regions, the Italian Jewellery Awards
and the Campania jewellery hub, comprising the Consortia Vulcano
PROM.ART, Antico Borgo Orefici, Il Tarì and Oromare, are promoting an
International competition of ideas dedicated to Campania Jewellery. Read more...
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Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International and the Alliance for Responsible Mining have launched the first third-party independent certification for gold, which will make its debut in the UK market.
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Patrick Fuller, president of the National Association of Goldsmiths, said graduates of the Professional Jewellers Diploma courses were the future of the retail jewellery industry. Read more...
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Scottish jewellery designers, Hamilton & Young, had a highly successful debut at the Spring Fair this year, generating a large number of orders and contacts for their new range of Celtic sterling silver jewellery.
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Former editor of Retail Jeweller magazine, Sarah Carpin has joined the executive team of the Company of Master Jewellers under contract as Marketing and Communications Executive. Read more...
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The London-based retail jeweller, PureJewels, has launched a contest for jewellery designers working in platinum. Contestants are asked to design pieces with themes of either African, Indian or British culture, then three winners will be selected to have their creations brought to market during London Jewellery Week, under the PureJewels Platinum Heritage Collection brand. Read more...
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Jewellery designers are invited to enter the Lonmin Design Innovation Award 2010, which recognises outstanding design in platinum. There are two competition levels, one for designers with over five years’ commercial experience, the other for designers with less than five years’ experience under their belt Read more...
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Links of London has been appointed by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games to create the official jewellery collection for London 2012. The jewellery will develop a jewellery range that consists of precious metal collections, children’s jewellery, metal gifts and premium items and a heritage collection. Read more...
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Professional Jeweller magazine is offering emerging designer-makers the chance to win a free stand at London Jewellery Week's consumer-facing selling show Treasure. The competition is open to all contemporary jewellery designer-makers that have been in business for three years or less. Read more...
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London Jewellery Week 2010 is all set to take place from June 7 - 13 in venues across London. Celebrating London’s unique position in the world of jewellery design, production and as a retail destination, this year’s event is being led by the industry itself. David Marshall, Pure Jewels and the London Assay Office are the first to sign up as Prestige Partners. Read more...
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Time flies so fast that the last time I wrote to you we were striding full speed ahead into The Jewellery Show at Spring Fair International, with fingers tightly crossed that this year’s event would meet with our expectations and hopes for the trade. Read more...
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If it’s all the tools of the trade you’re looking for, then look no further than HS Walsh & Sons, supplier of over tools and equipment for jewellers and horologists, jewellery findings, clock and watch materials to the jewellery and horological trades. Read more...
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According to a survey by TheBestOf, Jewellery by Design in Sun Street, Hitchen, is the most beloved jewellery retailer in the UK, receiving 122 nominations in the two-week long campaign.
ZigZag in Farnahm came in at second place with 90 votes from the public, followed by The Secret Garden, Basingstoke, Cherish Jewels, Barnt Green and Crystal Poppy, Bury Read more...
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The UK’s largest dedicated international jewellery show, The Jewellery Show at Spring Fair International, smashed previous attendance figures by drawing over 20,000 buyers through the doors at this year’s event, its biggest-ever audience Read more...
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Petra Diamonds broke the record for the highest price paid for a rough diamond last Friday, with the sale of the 507-carat Cullinan Heritage stone for $35.3 million. The diamond, which was sold on tender in South Africa, was purchased by Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Company Limited, Hong Kong. Read more...
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Birmingham Assay Office chief executive and assay master Michael Allchin says the sale of non-hallmarked jewellery via some online sites is of significant concern to the industry. Read more...
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The Past Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company, Lord Cunliffe, will launch the third annual British Silver Week on April 27 2010 at the Pangolin Gallery in London. Three contemporary silversmiths have also been chosen as ambassadors of the event: Olivia Lowe, Theresa Nguyen and Clare Ransom. Read more...
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The Jewellery Show exhibitor DMJ provided one of the star turns of the event when beautiful former Eastenders actress, Kara Tointon, turned up to present their Storywheels brand in Hall 17 of the show. Read more...
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Design-led greetings card publisher Anzu enjoyed a great Spring Fair International with its brand new Bejewelled and Bejewelled Christmas ranges of cards. Jewellery retailers were captivated by these sumptuous, gem-inspired cards. Read more...
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Siobhan Maher has won the annual Weston Beamor design prize at Birmingham City University for her ‘Inferno’ man’s ring design. The presentation was made to a delighted Siobhan and runners up Jo Jo Genovia and FangFang Qiao, on the Weston Beamor stand during The Jewellery Show at Spring Fair International Read more...
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The managing director of Jewel Cast, Mike Hughes, has been voted in as the new chairman of the British Jewellers’ Association, where he replaces Barrie Dobson. Hughes is also tasked with finding a replacement for the BJA’s chief executive, Geoff Fields, who will formally step down from the role on March 19. Read more...
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The UK’s largest dedicated international jewellery show, The Jewellery Show at Spring Fair International, smashed previous attendance figures by drawing over 20,000 buyers through the doors at this year’s event*, its biggest-ever audience. Read more...
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The brand new Pandora Catwalk Cafe, located at the heart of Halls 17 and 18, proved to be one of the most exciting new feature of The Jewellery Show 2010. Three WGSN-styled catwalk shows a day featured the most cutting-edge sector trends for the year ahead, based around five key looks: Punk, All that Sparkles, Exotic, Futuristic and Warrior Princess.
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The Pandora Catwalk Cafe, located at the heart of Halls 17 and 18, is the most exciting new feature of The Jewellery Show 2010. Three WGSN-styled catwalk shows a day, happening at 11.00, 1.00 and 3.00pm, will feature the most cutting-edge sector trends for the year ahead. If you want to see what's hot first, you simply can't afford to miss this.
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Just Brothers, having been established for nearly 45 years, is at the forefront for imaginative and inspiring concepts in the area of jewellery packaging and display. The company caters for both off-the-shelf and bespoke packaging Read more...
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Willie Hamilton, chief executive of The Company of Master Jewellers, which together with Bransom Retail Systems is a sponsor of this year's Jewellery Show, shares his Jewellery Insight with the trade.
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Based on her personal philosophy of style and quality, Barbara Easton started her company in 1979 from small premises in a Berkshire village. Now established as a leading designer of branded fashion jewellery, the company’s collections can be found in the best award-winning independent retail outlets in the UK, including Anne Furbank, N Shelley and Elizabeth Rose. Read more...
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It’s less than a week to go now until The Jewellery Show opens its doors at Spring Fair International and some 350 suppliers are gearing up to show their brand new products and seasonal collections to the trade. Read more...
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The Birmingham Assay Office is looking forward to meeting customers and colleagues from the Trade on its stand in Hall18 Stand K49 at The Jewellery Show at Spring Fair International.
Jewellery industry experts from the Assay Office will be on hand throughout to talk to customers and explain new developments to the trade: Read more...
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One of the most exciting new exhibitors you can expect to see at The Jewellery Show this year is Peter Lang, one of Australia’s most influential and respected fashion jewellery designers. He has chosen the show to unveil his autumn/winter 2010 high fashion jewellery collection for the very first time in the UK. Read more...
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Supplier of pearls and pearl jewellery, Euro Pearls, will be exhibiting at The Jewellery Show at Spring Fair International 2010. Read more...
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The Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB) is about to launch the second Shining Light Diamond Jewellery Design Awards, in a bid to ensure Botswana is a hub of the global diamond trade. Read more...
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The winning and highly commended products in the BJA Award 2010 at The Jewellery Show, will be unveiled on the British Jewellers’ Association stand on Tuesday February 9 at 5.00pm. The subject of this new, annual competition, which is organised by the BJA and supported by Spring Fair International and the BJGF Federation, was Palladium Jewellery with two categories: Commercial Range and a Statement Design. Read more...
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AnchorCert Independent Diamond Certification Service has announced that the scope of its UKAS Accreditation to ISO17025 now includes coloured diamonds. Read more...
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As we head into 2010, the outlook for the Jewellery sector is noticeably brighter than it appeared to be just a few months ago, with profits soaring at Tiffany and Theo Fennell seeing a 25 per cent leap in like-for-like sales over the Christmas trading period Read more...
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The National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) plans to heat up The Jewellery Show with a summer holiday themed stand to include deck chair and sand pit, as well as Pimms and lemonade. The summer themed stand will form part of the usual packed programme of events on the NAG stand, which will include the launch of the revamped industry magazine, The Jeweller Read more...
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Jewellery supplier Balagan is launching the brand new Charm Bar collection at The Jewellery Show. It features individual collections of charms such as "love is in the air" "fabulous fashion" and Nature's Garden", amongst others. Read more...
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The Design Quarter at The Jewellery show will feature 25 leading designer-makers in this field, who can offer visitors the chance to discover truly inspirational new product, with an eye on emerging trends. Read more...
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Exhibiting in Hall 18 stand number DQ130, Dower & Hall is preparing to showcase some gorgeous new collections at this year’s edition of The Jewellery Show, in celebration of the company’s 20th anniversay. Read more...
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Luxury jeweller Theo Fennell enjoyed a 25 per cent increase in like-for-like sales between December 1 – 24. Like-for-like sales in the nine months to December 31 also increased, by a total of 9 per cent. Read more...
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A beautiful new brand of jewellery, St Barths Couture, is to launch exclusively to the UK market at The Jewellery Show. Beautiful bangles worn in pairs on each arm and long drop necklaces, in pearl, silver and gold, are all designed with glamorous chic in mind Read more...
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The American jewellery retailer Tiffany has brought cheer to the industry, with global holiday sales that rose by 17 per cent to $799 million in November and December of last year.
The biggest sales growth came from Europe, where there was a 30 per cent leap. Read more...
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Bohemian crystal jewellery and ornament specialist Swarovoski, has reported that like-for-like sales rose 9 per cent during 2009. Read more...
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The Jewellery Show is delighted to once again welcome Antica Murrina, iconic manufacturer of Venetian glass jewellery and ornaments, back to the show for 2010. Read more...
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Vizati starts out in 2010 by a continuation of its tried and trusted concept: Difference with Style Read more...
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Pascale Forcetti launches a new range of fun pearl earrings called Kinky Grace, consisting of a 10mm freshwater and sterling silver wire that gives ‘Kinky’ its name. Read more...
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Palladium, which was first introduced to the jewellery market in the 1930’s, has finally gained official recognition as a precious metal for fine jewellery and Hallmarking has been made compulsory. Read more...
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There aren’t many ladies around who’d turn their nose up at a beautiful sparkler this Christmas, and for retailers looking to replenish their stock of rings there’ll be a fantastic selection on offer at The Jewellery Show at Spring Fair International Read more...
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Plans for the show are really hotting up right now, with retail jeweller service provider Bransom and The Company of Master Jewellers joining Pandora and Chamilia as sponsorship partners for the event. There'll be a lot more details to come in the lead up to the show, so watch this space. Read more...
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Clogau Gold managing director Ben Roberts has been named Bangor University Business Person of the Year. Read more...
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In the wake of chancellor Alistair Darling’s Pre-Budget report, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that big tax rises will hit consumers hard and damage economic recovery. Read more...
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Spring Fair International 2010 will host the UK’s most comprehensive selection of fashion jewellery and accessories in Hall 19 of the Birmingham NEC. International and UK buyers come to source from a diverse range of products, including: Fashion and costume jewellery, bags, purses, belts, gloves, scarves, hair and travel accessories.
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Inspired by nature, Stone Bags has created elegant ruched clutch bags and soft totes with tonal dragonfly stitching. Funky bags are also available in unusual shapes with diagonal tassels for that high-fashion element. An injection of vibrant blue and hot red brings you a style direct from the catwalk. Read more...
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Contemporary jewellery supplier Daisy is breaking away from the pack with a solid brand development strategy and integrated marketing campaign. The company turns all the latest marketing techniques to its advantage, including social media, direct-to-consumer and viral methods. Marketing director James Boyd talks us through it.
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The Platform not-for-profit jewellery initiative has launched an exhibition of cutting edge jewellery at its showcase in East London, called Winter in the Garden Read more...
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Shoppers in London’s West End said ‘to hell with the recession’ on Saturday by spending £200 million in high street stores, while tourists stocked up on luxury fashion accessories, By midday over 1,000 bags – at an average price of £700 – had been sold.
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British sterling silver jewellery company Kit Heath is delighted to announce its first ever jewellery amnesty in association with Save the Children, launching in February 2010 during The Jewellery Show at Spring Fair International. Read more...
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The second Italian Jewellery Awards (IJA) were held on November 28 at San Lorenzo Maggiore in Naples. The international status of this celebration of jewellery design is strengthened by its partnership with The Jewellery Show at Spring Fair International and the UK Jewellery Awards Read more...
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I'm delighted to present the inaugural edition of Jewellery Insight, Emap's dedicated news and promotional service for The Jewellery Show at Spring Fair International. Read more...
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The Jewellery Show at Spring Fair International 2010 is going from strength to strength as the February 7 launch date approaches, with more and more exhibitors signing up to show. Read more...
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Already on the coveted Selfridges Wish list and the shelves of Fortnum and Mason, this cool cosmetic mirror will become available to the wider trade when Les Tai Tai makes its debut trade show appearance at Spring Fair International in February. Read more...
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Annoushka fine jewellery, which is run by Annoushka Ducas and husband John Ayton, is to launch its first stand-alone shop on Saturday November 21. Read more...
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One of the most hotly debated topics in the rarefied world of British jewellery design and manufacture is regarding the relative benefits and drawbacks of Computer Aided Design (CAD). The UK is one of the last jewellery making countries in the world to have embraced the technology, with some craftsmen denouncing it as a short-cut route to creating fine jewellery. Read more...
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Ian Jones is the owner of Azendi, named UK Jewellery Retailer of the Year at last years UK Jewellery Awards. Read more...
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The National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) has been the representative body for jewellery retailers in Great Britain and Ireland since 1894. Read more...
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This is almost your last chance to submit entries for the British Jewellers’ Association’s inaugural award for Palladium Jewellery, which is to be launched at The Jewellery Show during Spring Fair International 2010. Read more...
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Market Insight takes a look at some of the sparkling jewels and exciting new features that will be on display at the Jewellery Show 2010. One of the most exciting new features for the 2010 show is the Pandora Catwalk Café, a dedicated jewellery catwalk styled by fashion maestros Rah Productions, where style gurus WGSN will give bring you the latest looks and future trends. Read more...
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The jewellery group Aurum, which owns the Goldsmiths, Watches of Switzerland and Mappin & Webb retail chains, has signed up to a debt for equity swap with its lenders. Read more...
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Welsh jewellery manufacturer and The Jewellery Show exhibitor Clogau Gold has launched the new Clogau Gold Milestones collection for Autumn/Winter 2009. The collection comprises of beaded charms and the choice of either sterling silver or yellow gold cord-like charm bracelets. Read more...
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Hampshire jeweller Mark Hussey, who owns the 30 year-old family business, Hallmark Jewellers in Titchfield, has just created the world’s most expensive Christmas Bauble. The one-off creation, which took all year to create, is made of 18 carat white gold, encrusted with over one and a half thousand diamonds and surrounded by two rings of 188 rubies. Read more...
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The international jewellery business Signet, which operates the H Samuel and Ernest Jones retail chains in the UK, has seen a welcome improvement in sales during the third quarter. One of the ways in which H Samuel is adding that little bit extra for customers is with the provision of “proposal cushions”, for men who spontaneously decide to get down on one knee while they’re in one of its stores. Read more...
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Jewellery designer Kleshna is once again raising money for The Royal British Legions annual poppy appeal with a unique limited edition hand woven Poppy Brooch crystallized with Swarovski crystals. Read more...
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The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that the International Gemological Institute (IGI), a leading authority on diamonds, coloured stones, and pearls, has joined the Councils membership. Read more...
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The currently high price of gold, which rose 31 per cent to $942.38 per ounce following last years high demand, has now resulted in demand for the precious metal falling to a six-year low. Read more...
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The supplier of contemporary costume and fashion jewellery, Fatlip, will launch the brand new Amarella collection at Autumn Fair International, where the company will exhibit in Hall 4 Stand L53. Read more...
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Market Insight paid a visit to the spring/summer Pure exhibition at London's Olympia, where we discovered the latest trends in fashion, jewellery and other accessories. More than 900 exhibitors from 35 countries took over 12,000 square metres of space, for the largest ever seasonal Pure to date.
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The National Association of Goldsmiths has cautioned the public on cashing in their gold during the credit crunch, advising them to choose a reputable valuer. Read more...
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The jeweller Ortak has unveiled the winner of its nationwide search for the UKs next up and coming jewellery designer as being 21 year old Glasgow School of Art student, Carron Bull from Newton Mearns, Glasgow. Read more...
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Jewellery supplier and The Jewellery Show exhibitor, Ortak, has revealed that glamorous Eastenders actress and star of the new West End stage production of Calendar Girls, Jill Halfpenny, is this years face of the brand. Read more...
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The organiser of The Jewellery Show, Emap Connect, is delighted to welcome back design-led boutique jeweller, Dower & Hall, to the 2010 show. Dower & Halls decision to return to The Jewellery Show after a three year absence was made as the company held a press launch for its special 12 Days of Christmas promotion at the department store Liberty. Marketplace News went along with Jewellery Show hall manager Linda Salthouse for a sneak preview of the treasures on show. Read more...
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A new group stand will be launched in the Greetings hall at next years Spring Fair International (February 7-11), with the aim of bringing together exciting design-led greeting card, gift and jewellery suppliers and discerning retailers, agents and distributors. Fresh! has been set up by Jeremy Corner, managing director of Blue Eyed Sun, and David Wigley, a director of Pango Productions. Read more...
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As of July 22 2009, the four UK Assay Offices began the hallmarking of Palladium articles, using a voluntary traditional mark depicting Pallas Athene, Ancient Greek Goddess of war, wisdom and craft, after whom Palladium was named. Read more...
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The founders of Links of London, Annoushka Ducas and John Ayton, have launched a new fine jewellery business operating from 11 department stores. Read more...
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The annual Cardgains Charity Challenge, which this year coincides with Cardgains 20th anniversary, is being undertaken in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and will take place on August 13. There are 40 entrants from the greetings card and gift industry signed up for the challenge. Please support the Cardgains Charity Challenge by pledging your donations at www.justgiving.com/cardgains Read more...
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The greetings card publisher and gift manufacturer, Carte Blanche Greetings, is sponsoring two teams of head-office staff to take part in the 2009 Home 2 Rome banger car rally across France and Italy. Read more...
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Spring Fair International, hosted a table at the UK Jewellery Awards 2009, which were held in association with Retail Jeweller magazine at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London last night. Read more...
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Graduate show provides industry inspiration Read more...
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London Jewellery First raised £30,000 for the Lord Mayors Appeal, during a gala dinner held on June 9 at the historic City of London Mansion House as part of Coutts London Jewellery Week. Read more...
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The Scottish jeweller, Ortak, has revealed the three finalists of its competition to find the jewellery designers of tomorrow, which it launched in association with the Sunday Herald Magazine back in May. Read more...
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Global stewardship organisation the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), has announced that its membership now includes 130 companies and trade associations. Read more...
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Jewellery and accessories supplier, Chrysalis, will showcase gorgeous new collection of bracelets at Autumn Fair International and the fashion exhibition Pure. Read more...
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Birminghams Jewellery Quarter Festival took place on Saturday July 4 and was honoured by a visit from historic local entrepreneur, Matthew Boulton, who was was once again seen walking round St Pauls Square. Read more...
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FSB statistics bring positive news Read more...
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Emap has pledged to support the international Tck Tck Tck climate change awareness campaign. Read more...
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Focused advice on how to get through the recession Read more...
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The latest weapon in the fight against jewellery crime has now gone live. Read more...
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Dundees Wellgate centre to pilot Prupim retail initiative Read more...
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Colliers estimates a 20 per cent rent decrease by 2010 Read more...
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CBI says misguided vote will damage regional economies Read more...
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Tiger Commerce offers advice for etailers Read more...
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Mary Portas transforms Save the Children store Read more...
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The National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) has appointed a manufacturer as its president for the first time, in what was described by outgoing BJGF president, David Doyle, as a very shrewd move. Read more...
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Maximising your Return from Exhibiting Read more...
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Coutts London Jewellery Week last week hosted the hotly anticipated Treasure exhibition at Convent Gardens Flower Cellars.
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Leading-edge independent jewellery retailer, Kabiri, cuts across genres and boundaries to present the best emerging jewellery design talents from around the world, regardless of price or materials. Read more...
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Supporting British design at London Jewellery Week Read more...
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The Rising Gems exhibition, a highlight of Coutts London Jewellery Week, was formed as the result of a collaboration between ten of the UKs most innovative and directional young jewellery designers. Read more...
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Cockpit Arts, the UK's only creative business incubator for designer-makers, to open its doors to the public. Read more...
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When I sent you these letters through the dark days of Winter it might have seemed like wishful thinking when I suggested that general economic recovery in the UK was possible by Summer 2009 Read more...
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Developing small and medium sized etail businesses Read more...
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As the nation celebrates 500 years since Henry VIII acceded to the throne, the Royal Mint has captured the spirit of the occasion with a special gold coin. Read more...
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Following the success of last years inaugural event, the City Fringe Partnership today launches Coutts London Jewellery Week, which runs until Sunday June 14. Read more...
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As part of British Silver Week the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA), supported by the Birmingham Assay Office, is to hold a Meet the Silversmiths event on Saturday June 13 at the RBSA Gallery. Read more...
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New Enterprise Champion wins approval of business federation Read more...
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Former head of TPS takes helm of industry federation Read more...
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The Goldsmiths' Companys summer exhibition, Creation II, features the creative talent of 12 of the UKs most exciting contemporary artists-jewellers. Read more...
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The accessories designer Stone is to launch its new autumn/winter 09 collection at the Pure exhibition, which takes place at Londons Olympia on August 2 4. Read more...
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Supplier of contemporary jewellery, Fatlip, will add three new styles to its popular Capella Collection in July, in order to tap the trend for statement jewellery. Read more...
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Affluent, time-pressed shoppers fuel resilient e-tail sector Read more...
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An array of forward-thinking planning policies developed by Camden Council has succeeded in raising £1.25 million of private sector revenue for the Hatton Garden jewellery industry. Read more...
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Suppliers and retailers remain optimistic as the UK heats up Read more...
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John Hall and Catherine Sproule, respectively vice-chairman and chief operations officer of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), will outline their work on the RJCs Certification System at the JCK Las Vegas show. Read more...
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The birds are singing, the sun is shinining (at least it should be!) and the summer clothes are finally finding their way out of the closet. Read more...
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Retail Jeweller magazine has announced the shortlist for its 2009 UK Jewellery Awards. Read more...
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The Danish jeweller Pandora, which has been taking the UK market by storm with its distinctive customised bracelets, launched a new 18 carat gold and diamond collection at Claridges hotel in London yesterday evening. Read more...
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The contemporary jewellery manuafacturer Fatlip is celebrating its fifth year of trading with an extra raft of new product launches in June. Read more...
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Dragons' Den entrepreneur commits to training programme Read more...
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Presentation to Giftware Association reveals major opportunities Read more...
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Latest findings contradict European Commission statistics Read more...
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Marketplace News has been gearing up for Coutts London Jewellery Week, where on June 11 13 the Hatton Garden Festival is to be launched for the very first time. Read more...
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The Giftware Association (GA) held its 61st annual members away day and general meeting at Federation House in Birmingham on Thursday May 7. Read more...
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Lives and assets severely threatened in Afghanistan Read more...
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De Beers reopens Botswana Debswana mine Read more...
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Jewellery lovers will be drooling at the sight of this flawless blue 7.03 carat diamond that is the jewel in the crown of Sothebys impending Magnificent Jewels Sale. Read more...
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Assay Office warns traders could face fines or prison Read more...
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Gem trade forced to seek Government help Read more...
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Overdue and underdone is the verdict Read more...
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Credit insurance relief but nothing for rents, rates, wages or VAT Read more...
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Retailers in the capital see 5.1 per cent increase Read more...
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Consortium warns that 19,300 jobs could be at risk Read more...
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Federation seeks respite for businesses ahead of Budget Read more...
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Jewellery students or recent graduates are invited to apply for Argents Young Jeweller of the Year 2009 award. The competition is open to any current jewellery student and graduates of less than five years in the UK. Read more...
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Consortium calls on Government to provide top-up cover Read more...
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Two weeks left for 10th anniversary offer
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Governments latest plan looks like pure spin, but will it work? Read more...
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Consumers flock to cheaper destinations Read more...
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Demand for jewellery fell 10% last year, says GMFS Read more...
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Property industry needs to help tenants survive, says BPF Read more...
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Nehru Gallery and Romanesque architecture inspire wining pieces Read more...
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Synovate forecasts footfall up 4.1% on last year Read more...
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Move will benefit retail customers, says BRC Read more...
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Retrospective explores artists jewellery collections Read more...
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Jeweller offers followers 30% online discount Read more...
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Spread payment step in right direction, says Richard Lambert Read more...
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Government announces plans to ease cash flow Read more...
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Website aims to provide information for struggling independents Read more...
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Former boss Barbara Snoad takes helm at jeweller Read more...
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Results of global consumer study to be unveiled at World Retail Congress Read more...
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From timeless classics to leftfield icons, Marketplace looks at masters of the zeitgeist
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Jewellery giant hit by downturn Read more...
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Simon Lawson looks back to his Card Fair roots Read more...
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BRC urges landlords to be flexible Read more...
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CBI comments on zero per cent RPI inflation figure Read more...
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Consumer Price Index rises Read more...
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Jewellery retailer bought out of administration Read more...
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Small companies to be hit hard next month Read more...
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Morrisons is Retailer of the Year, Justin King the Retail Leader Read more...
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Spar International chief executive shares global perspective Read more...
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Clifton branch creates 60 jobs in Bristol Read more...
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How to emerge stronger during the downturn Read more...
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Jeweller launches vivid new collection Read more...
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Artificial diamond producers are welcomed Read more...
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Coalition wants to keep the network alive Read more...
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NFRN warns it will drive customers to supermarkets Read more...
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Vivid colours define signature jewellery range Read more...
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Greetings publisher expands accessories range Read more...
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Shops refusing to pay part of service charge Read more...
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New designs for spring summer 09 Read more...
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FSB celebrates Accord with Canterbury City Council Read more...
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Pressure grows for chancellor to respond Read more...
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Beijing seeks to counter protectionism Read more...
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Lull after Januarys improvement Read more...
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Increase scheduled for December 31 will cause havoc Read more...
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Planet Retail UK Retail Trading report Read more...
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Seven principles of small business banking Read more...
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Beware of Expo-Guide/Fairguide.com Read more...
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KPMG appointed over high street jeweller Read more...
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London Fashion Week revisited Read more...
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Jeweller donates £50 for each Tree of Life bracelet Read more...
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More retailers forced to reduce workforce Read more...
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Emeralds of the night Read more...
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It's an £18 M&S engagement ring Read more...
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Luke Mayhew to steer Consortium Read more...
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Awards are open for entries
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RJC is now participant in the UN Global Compact Read more...
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Marketplace puts a spotlight on Heart Gallery Read more...
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Jewellery group reports on Spring Fair Read more...
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New eco-friendly jewellery range launched Read more...
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Pure London in review Read more...
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Mahmon showcases collection of eco jewellery
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Watches and clocks feature celebrity designs Read more...
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GL Netherland is at Spring Fair International Read more...
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Awards opened for entries at Retail Jeweller stand Read more...
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C.L. Edwards teams with Swarovski on new brand Read more...
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Matthew Boulton honoured at SFI Read more...
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Crystal jewellery at Spring Fair International Read more...
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Handcrafted for Spring Fair International Read more...
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Jewellery with a Tartan Twist Read more...
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Hart2Hart charity jewellery launched Read more...
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Mahmon launches at The Jewellery Show Read more...
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Spring Fair International will see a re-branding for British silver jewellery designer Kit Heath, who has 25 years of experience in the jewellery industry and more than 500 stockists. Kit Heath is to split the successful womens collection into two ranges. The eponymous Kit Heath branded range will comprise the designers sterling silver jewellery and is to incorporate some bigger and bolder pieces
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German jeweller to exhibit at Birmingham Read more...
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Ethical products on show Read more...
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Jewellery supplier Balagan is to launch a brand new initiative at Spring Fair International, which aims to support independent retailers through the recession and keep ahead of the game in a challenging business environment. Read more...
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Discover more at The Jewellery Show Read more...
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US companies flock to exhibit at 2009 show Read more...
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Balagan Group looks ahead Read more...
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H Samuel and Ernest Jones entice late shoppers Read more...
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From the Alexander Collections Read more...
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New designs from Lisbeth Dahl Read more...
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Jewellery designer to launch at Spring Fair Read more...
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Overseas buyers brought in by British Jewellery and Giftware Exports Read more...
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Retailer goes for gold with rebranding Read more...
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Look out for the Capella Collection Read more...
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Jewellery designer entices the buyers with birthday promotion Read more...
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